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Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President
and the Board of Trustees
Held on December 14, 2020
Boardroom/Virtual
Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Board Present: Mayor Collins, Trustee
Bonuchi, Trustee Kalkanis, Trustee Larson, Trustee Wojowski. Board Absent: Trustee Benton and
Trustee Calkins. Others Present: Brian Murphy, Village Administrator; Michelle Gibas, Village
Clerk; Doug Kissel, Wastewater Superintendent (Electronic); Jon Proulx, Planning Director
(Electronic); Amy De Boni, Community Relations Director (Electronic); Jessica Gal, Planner
(Electronic); Lonnie Spires, Building Official (Electronic); Traci Pleckham, Management Services
Director (Electronic), Commander Zach Zigterman (Electronic); Commander Ken Ruggles
(Electronic), Commander Anthony Novak (Electronic), Joan Meyers, Attorney (Electronic); and John
Konopek Chief of Police.
Trustee Larson moved to approve the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop held on
November 9, 2020. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion
carried.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Collins encouraged everyone to be safe.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Larson commented on the Kiwanis and Chamber of Commerce Cookie Walk Event and
encouraged everyone to support local businesses.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Clerk Gibas noted that two (2) public comments were submitted:
• Mike Ringa submitted an email expressing concern regarding semi -trucks driving through the
Dayfield Subdivision.
• Garrick Milkeris submitted an email expressing concern regarding semi -trucks driving
through the Dayfield Subdivision.
WORKSHOP
1) PAVILLION COMMUNITY CONCEPT REVIEW
Mr. Jon Proulx stated the applicant is presenting a concept plan for a proposed mixed -use, age -
restricted residential and commercial development at the southwest corner of Route 59 and Renwick
Road. The subject site is approximately 65 acres of undeveloped/agricultural land with a future land
use designation in the Comprehensive Plan as General Commercial and medium density residential.
Mr. Peter Tremulis and Mr. Gene Kripak gave a presentation highlighting the proposed concept plan
and elevations.
There was some general discussion. Trustee Larson stated that she likes the concept but expressed
concern regarding maintenance of trails, private streets, leasing/rentals, and affordability. Trustee
Bonuchi stated that she likes the concept but expressed concern regarding leasing/rentals and private
streets. Trustee Bonuchi stated that she would like to see feedback from the surrounding subdivisions
and would like feedback from the Historic Preservation Commission regarding the farmhouse on the
property. Trustee Wojowski stated that he likes the concept but expressed concern regarding
leasing/rentals and private streets. Trustee Kalkanis stated that she likes the concept but expressed
concern regarding leasing/rentals and affordability and suggested mixing in options to purchase.
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2) RIVERFRONT MASTER PLAN UPDATE
Lauren Jennison, Applied Ecological Services, and Mika Schweiger, Houseal Lavigne, gave a
presentation updating the Village Board on the process on the Riverfront Master Plan. The
representatives reviewed the design process, existing conditions, community outreach, and concept
plans for the northern section, central section, and southern section. The representatives and
Riverfront Master Plan Committee will continue to work on the Riverfront Master Plan.
3) 2021-2022 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
Chief Konopek gave a presentation highlighting the proposed 2021-2022 fiscal year budget for the
Police Department. Chief Konopek reviewed the mission statement, department values, Covid-19,
First Amendment Protests, other significant events, surrounding community, 5 -year crime index,
overall calls for service, years of service and retirements, hiring and promotion timeline, hiring
process, working and works in progress, future considerations, organizational chart, and PEMA.
Traci Pleckham reviewed the proposed budget detail for the Police Division.
Mayor Collins thanked staff and read the reminders.
Trustee Larson moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk